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Healthy Sloppy Joe Recipe

This Healthy Sloppy Joe Recipe is veggie-packed and made with lean ground beef. It packs 34 grams of protein and comes together quickly! Not to mention, it's the perfect one-pot meal to feed the whole crew this summer!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Okie Rub
Calories: 270
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb 96/4 lean ground beef
  • 10 baby carrots, finely diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
  • 3 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 8-oz cans tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp The Spice Girl Kitchen Okie Rub
  • The Spice Girl Kitchen Tri-Salt Blend, to taste

Method
 

  1. Add olive oil to a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add the carrots, bell pepper, and celery and stir occasionally. Cook until the veggies are softened (about 4 minutes). Add in the garlic and cook 1 additional minute.
  3. Stir in the remaining ingredients, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The veggies should be very soft and the sauce should have thickened.
  4. Serve hot on buns & enjoy!

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Notes

Nutritional Breakdown

In just 270 calories per serving, it packs:
  • 2.3 grams of fiber
  • 34 grams of protein
  • and 10 grams of fat
Note: the above nutritional information is just for the filling alone. Since buns vary in carb & calorie content, please take into consideration the buns you chose and any side dishes!

Troubleshooting

We all need a little help troubleshooting sometimes. If the sauce is giving you trouble, here's exactly what to do.
My sauce is too thick
Simply add an extra splash of beef broth or water to thin it out. Add one splash at a time until you reach desired consistency.
My sauce is too thin
Simply simmer the recipe uncovered to let some of the liquid evaporate!